Here is the quick recap of the final votes on the Articles discussed Saturday night. Stay tuned for a more detailed recap of Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Final votes; stay tuned for details
Government
Town Meeting: Articles 1-23 pass; Meeting resumes at 7pm for 12 remaining Articles
An update following the first session of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles 1-23 pass; Meeting resumes at 7pm for 12 remaining Articles
Town Meeting: Consent Agenda and Live Tweeting
If you were thinking that an Article you care about is too far down the Warrant to bother coming for the afternoon session, you might want to think again. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Consent Agenda and Live Tweeting
Town Meeting 2019: Updated overview of Warrant, context, and links (plus the Annual Report)
To prepare for Town Meeting some voters will want to dive into the official Budget Book and Annual Report. Others will just want the basic overview. I’m sharing info and links for both kinds of voters. Read the full article → from Town Meeting 2019: Updated overview of Warrant, context, and links (plus the Annual Report)
Town Election: Last call to throw your hat in the ring (and acknowledging outgoing selectmen)
I’m happy to share that it looks like there won’t be an empty seat on the May ballot. Still, I hate to see so many uncontested seats.
Plus – I’m sharing more on decisions by current selectmen not to run for re-election. Read the full article → from Town Election: Last call to throw your hat in the ring (and acknowledging outgoing selectmen)
Town Meeting Update: Potential controversies over Library, Open Space, Kallander Field, & PILOTs
The big annual meeting is almost here. Today, I’m highlighting four items up for vote likely to prompt queues at the microphones. There’s info on each worth updating since my past coverage. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Potential controversies over Library, Open Space, Kallander Field, & PILOTs
Seeking babysitters for Town Meeting – Saturday
Southborough Recreation is seeking babysitters for the Town Meeting this weekend. Read the full article → from Seeking babysitters for Town Meeting – Saturday
Save the Date: Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on April 6th
The Southborough Board of Health will host a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, April 7th. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on April 6th
Town Election: 2 Selectmen seats up for grabs and a potential vacancy on Planning Board
The media seems obsessed with running announcements for the 2020 election. But an election much closer to home is bearing down on us – with only a few days for you to throw your hat in the ring. Read the full article → from Town Election: 2 Selectmen seats up for grabs and a potential vacancy on Planning Board
Town Meeting: Article 31 to track elected officials’ attendance records
Article 31 would require all elected boards to maintain meeting attendance records. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Article 31 to track elected officials’ attendance records
Town Meeting: “Tree City” Article 28 codifies current policies; no additional costs
The Planning Board hopes that embracing a Tree City program will encourage non-profits and businesses to help Southborough with green up efforts. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: “Tree City” Article 28 codifies current policies; no additional costs
The week in government: BOS reconsidering Article positions; Combined School Committees; and Annual Town Meeting
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS reconsidering Article positions; Combined School Committees; and Annual Town Meeting
Sign up for free Babysitting during Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23
As promised, Recreation is offering to watch children for free while parents vote. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Babysitting during Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23
Selectmen unanimously select Steven Achilles as new Southborough Fire Chief
Presumably there’s still a contract that needs to be succesfully negotiated. But it looks like our next Fire Chief will be Steven Achilles. Read the full article → from Selectmen unanimously select Steven Achilles as new Southborough Fire Chief